Bend It Like Beckham will be getting a sequel 20 years after its original release. Director Gurinder Chadha told Deadline that the iconic movie will return in 2027, the same year as the film’s 25th anniversary and the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. “I’m excited to revisit the original characters and revive the enduring story and build on the legacy we helped to create for the women’s game,” Chadha said. She revealed that the original cast, including stars Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley, are aware that a sequel is being produced but want to see a script before they commit. “I’m pretty certain that everyone’s going to want to come back,” Chadha said, adding that “everything hinges on the script and if the original cast likes it.” She said that she also wants to include cameos from members of England’s Lionesses, who are facing off against Spain in the Euro 2025 final on Sunday. Chadha noted that the rise of women’s soccer over the past two years inspired her to make this sequel, which will either be a feature film or a television series. “Let’s hope we can bring back that same joy and feel good about putting women and girls on the map like we did 23 years ago,” she said.
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